Textbook On Horticulture

1 . Introduction to Horticulture ,
2 . Importance and Scope of Horticulture ,
3. Horticulture Crops for Human Nutrition ,
4 . Classification of Horticultural Plants ,
5 . Soil and Climate ,
6 . Water Management
, 7 . Nutrition of Plants ,
8 . Weed Management ,
9 . Mulching ,
10. Nursery Management of Fruit Crops ,
11. Plant Propagation ,
12. Orchard Management ,
13. Planting System
14. Training and Pruning,
15. Bearing and Unfruitfulness in Fruit Plants ,
16. Plant Growth Regulators ,
17. Breeding Approaches in Horticultural Plants n
18. Physiological Disorders of Horticultural Plants ,
19. Vegetable Nursery Management ,
20. Seed and Dormancy ,
21. Vegetable Gardening ,
22. Seed Production of Vegetables ,
23. Principles of Gardening
24. Lawn ,
25. Types and Styles of Garden ,
26. Hedge, Edge and Topiary ,
27. Garden Features ,
28. Annuals ,
29. Shrubs ,
30. Tre e s ,
31. Climbers ,
32. Importance of Post Harvest Technology,
33. Canning ,
34. Drying and Dehydration ,
35. Preparation and Preservation of Fruit and Vegetable Products ,
36. Physiology of Fruit Growth and Development

The book is primarily meant for the students of graduate and postgraduate in the field of horticulture of all agricultural universities in India and neighbouring countries. The information included in this book is considered to be of utmost value to student of horticulture fruit & vegetable growers, nursery man, gardeners, subject matter specialist and other person’s engaged in the field of horticulture. In this edition Authors shared their personal experience on horticultural crops acquired during their teaching.